Small, nodding pink umbells hang above grass-like foliage. This easy to grow native likes dry, rocky soils. All parts of this plant have an oniony smell....

This strong stemmed, upright native exhibits early to mid summer blooms of reddish pink flowers. Leaves and seed pods are long and narrow. Despite its common name, it is tolerant of dry, clay soils. Good choice for sunny, low or moist areas that dr...

This Aster blankets the landscape with brilliant blue fall flowers. Does well in most gardens or naturalized settings. Leaves feel like dry sandpaper....

This native is covered with small pink flowers with yellow centers. A beautiful fall bloomer. The foliage is equally attractive. An excellent wildflower....

Very striking when blooming in June with white, pea-like flowers. The velvety, blue-green leaves are attractive all summer long. A native to the Midwest....

This native, ornamental grass has a distinctive arrangement of oat-like seed spikes which hang only on one side of its flowering stem. Flowers do not shatter, handsome fruit. Tolerates dry soils....

Early bloomer displaying yellow buttercup flowers. This native to the Northern States and Canada is most content with constant moisture. Moderate growth rate. Attractive foliage....

This carex is easy to grow, exotic and hardy. Palm-like texture of leaves are effective with broader leaved plants. Brilliant yellow fall color....

A native, cool-season, low-growing, colony-forming sedge commonly found in open meadows and forests. Bright green foliage is long, 4 to 18", narrow and fine with stems approximately the same height.

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Hooded, snap-dragon-like, white flowers with a tinge of pink. Coarsely-toothed, lance-shaped, dark green leaves....

This native is valued for its upright, full-bodied yellow flowers and tolerance of dry, sandy soils. This late spring to mid-summer bloomer will brighten up the garden....

Fine, delicate foliage complemented by rose-purple flowers that bloom upwards. Easily grown in average to wet soils in full sun. A thick taproot enables the plant to survive drought. Fixes nitrogen in the soil and aids in soil restoration....

Tall stems topped with lavender-pink flowers with drooping petals. Cone-shaped brown seedheads are a source of food for songbirds. Drought tolerant for gardens, natural areas, prairies or meadows....

Clouds of tiny pink seed heads float over the foliage, turning bronzy red in fall. Tolerates infertile, sandy and poor soil. Salt and drought tolerant....

This is an unusual looking native. Plant produces a rosette of gray-green leaves from a thick taproot. Creamy white ball-like blooms occur on undivided bracts. A very desert looking plant....

A very erect, clump forming perennial with attractive seed heads. Very showy in bloom with lightly scented, mauve-pink flowers....

This native forms a dense mound of dusty-green foliage. In July, clouds of small white flowers in flat topped clusters float above the foliage. The 5 petals are actually bracts which surround many tiny flowers. Very attractive fall color. Stems exude...

This native plant has heavily winged stems. Interesting cones center this autumn bloomer with petals of bright yellow. If this native exists in its native habitat, can grow to 3'....

This native plant has a nice habit with neat clumps and wiry foliage. Pom-Pom flowerheads of brown appear in midsummer for added grace. Loves moisture! Perfect for wetlands, along lake margins and swampy areas....

Showy purple-pink flowers consisting of short spikes of compound flowers....

Dense spikes of magenta flowers are a magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds looking for nectar. Songbirds love to eat the seeds. Foliage consists of narrow leaves that climb up the stem. Perfect for prairies and meadows....

Clump forming native, perennial valued for its late blue color in the garden....

Whorls of lavender flowers are excellent nectar sources for hummingbirds and butterflies. Provides color and contrast for the border, wild garden or naturalized area....

Showy panicles may reach 6 feet! Yellow to orange fall color fading to tan beige....

Clump forming, easy growing perennial with large, rough, aromatic, toothed leaves. Odd, button-like, white flowers....

Decorative clusters of white tubular flowers. Clump forming native of fields, prairies and wood margins....

Beautiful, upright growing, native to the midwest phlox has late to early summer flowers of bright rose-pink. Leaves are glossy, dark green, long and narrow. Plants form a gradually enlarging clump....

Native to the Midwest. Charming, sprawling clumps weave in and out of other plants. Produces lavender-blue flowers all summer....

Very large basal leaves, up to 18" long, orient themselves on a north-south axis to minimize sun exposure- giving rise to the common name. Large, yellow, sunflower-like flowers on tall, stiff stems to 9'!...

Robust native perennial with big, bold 2' basal leaves. 8-9' tall stiff spike with sunflower-like flowers....

Showy fall clusters of bright yellow flowers on stiff reddish stems with narrow leaves....

Great orange/yellow fall color. One of the dominant prairie grasses....

Very showy, bright yellow blooms for the shade garden. Easy to grow, adapts well to gardens. Bluish-green basal leaves are hairy. This is a great native plant!...

Grown for its distinguished spikes of white flowers that can reach 7'. The tall spikes provide height and a vertical accent to the garden. Happy in the perennial or wildflower garden....

Heart-shaped, bright green basal leaves look attractive all season. Plant really comes alive in May and June with tiny yellow blooms. Butterflies love this plant! Perfect selection for a butterfly garden, wilflower garden, naturalized areas or wood...